Enjoy a natural Onsen and spend an elegant time with your beloved dog in Old Karuizawa.

Karuizawa, a beloved summer retreat for many years. In the renowned villa area of Old Karuizawa, a new Hotel named "Lucian," meaning "dog" in French, has opened its doors. Enjoy the elegant moments of the "Old Karuizawa Style" with its delightful ambiance.

  • This time, I stayed with my toy poodle. As soon as we arrived at the parking lot, a staff member came right away and helped carry our luggage on a cart, which was very helpful. Everyone at the front desk was kind, and they were gentle with my dog as well. The complimentary treats were a nice touch.The Room had a clean, Western-style feel, and being able to grind coffee beans with the coffee mill made it feel special. There were also snacks prepared for both people and dogs in the Room, which showed great thoughtfulness. The only concern was that the bedding had an animal-like odor that seemed to have soaked in. I would appreciate deodorizing and sanitizing.At the restaurant, every table had space for dogs, so being able to dine together with my dog was truly wonderful for guests traveling with pets, and we were able to enjoy a special time. My dog happily ate the beef menu at dinner, but the next morning didn’t eat it—perhaps because the meat was a bit tough—which was slightly disappointing. Our meals used high-quality ingredients, and we could enjoy even the low-allergen options with peace of mind, though overall they felt slightly lightly seasoned. The freshly baked bread service was well received.For late-night noodles (yonaki soba), I chose the soy sauce flavor. It was delicious.I was also satisfied with the breakfast buffet. However, since the coffee machine brewed one cup at a time, it tended to get crowded; offering coffee in decanters would make it even more convenient.The large public bath was clean and relaxing, and I also appreciated the free ice pop service after bathing.The dog run even had photo spots where we could capture fun memories.Since all guests were traveling with dogs, conversations naturally started among us; it created a very friendly atmosphere with an appeal you can’t experience at an ordinary Hotel.For drinks at the restaurant, I used Kyoryt Maintenance shareholder benefit vouchers. I personally own a small number of Kyoryt Maintenance shares as well, and after experiencing such a wonderful Hotel firsthand, I genuinely felt glad that I bought shares in this company. It ended up being satisfying not only as an overnight stay but also from a shareholder’s perspective.If only the bedding odor could be improved further it would be even more comfortable; aside from that point I was very satisfied overall and would like to stay again with my dog.

    @Kurin 7/30/2026
  • This was our fourth stay, and we had a very comfortable and enjoyable three days.The staff were wonderful as always, and we felt relaxed and comfortable throughout our stay.We also enjoyed a delicious dinner.We would love to stay again next year.

    ドンママ 5/28/2026

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
  • Pet-friendly
Large public bath / Private bath / Sauna / Free shuttle service
IN15:00~19:00
OUT11:00
Number of rooms50 rooms
PetPermitted
Your childPermitted
  • Double
  • 30㎡
  • Capacity 1~2 people

<Pet-Friendly Room>【Stay Only】Walk and dine out with your beloved dog! ~Free accommodation for dogs~

IN 15:00~23:00
OUT 11:00
¥31,680
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥25,662
(USD 161.51)

<Pet-Friendly Room>【Breakfast Included】Relax and explore Old Karuizawa with your beloved dog! ~No accommodation fee for dogs~

IN 15:00~23:00
OUT 11:00
¥41,030
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥33,238
(USD 209.19)
  • Twin
  • 30㎡
  • Capacity 1~2 people

<Pet-Friendly Room>【Stay Only】Walk and dine out with your beloved dog! ~Free accommodation for dogs~

IN 15:00~23:00
OUT 11:00
¥32,780
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥26,552
(USD 167.11)

<Pet-Friendly Room>【Breakfast Included】Relax and explore Old Karuizawa with your beloved dog! ~No accommodation fee for dogs~

IN 15:00~23:00
OUT 11:00
¥42,130
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥34,128
(USD 214.80)
  • Twin
  • 30㎡
  • Capacity 1~2 people

<Pet-Friendly Room>【Stay Only】Walk and dine out with your beloved dog! ~Free accommodation for dogs~

IN 15:00~23:00
OUT 11:00
¥32,780
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥26,552
(USD 167.11)

<Pet-Friendly Room>【Breakfast Included】Relax and explore Old Karuizawa with your beloved dog! ~No accommodation fee for dogs~

IN 15:00~23:00
OUT 11:00
¥42,130
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥34,128
(USD 214.80)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

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Spend Time with Your Beloved Dog

"Le Chien" means "dog" in French. We hope both our guests and their beloved dogs can enjoy a relaxing time in Old Karuizawa. This sentiment is at the heart of our service. As you may know, each dog has its own personality and compatibility with others. For this reason, we have a few guidelines in place. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation to ensure an enjoyable and comfortable stay at Le Chien Old Karuizawa.

Accommodation Stay Agreement
Room

Room

There are a total of 8 types of Rooms, some featuring a front garden, balcony, or storage bed.

Restaurant
Restaurant

Dinner features a seasonal Western-style course carefully prepared by our chef, while breakfast is a buffet offering both Japanese and Western dishes. Enjoy freshly baked bread, fresh vegetables, a wide variety of desserts, and approximately 60 menu options. Dogs are also welcome to accompany you in the restaurant.

Other Facilities
Other Facilities

Enjoy outdoor dog runs and a dog salon with your furry friend, or relax in the cozy bar lounge and library.

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

  • The room
    The room
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services

Basic Information

TaxesA Hot Spring Tax of JPY 150 per adult per night will be charged. From June 1, 2026, an Accommodation Tax will be charged separately in accordance with Nagano Prefecture and Karuizawa Town ordinances. The Accommodation Tax per person per night is as follows: Accommodation Fee of JPY 6,000 to under JPY 10,000: JPY 200; Accommodation Fee of JPY 10,000 to under JPY 100,000: JPY 250; Accommodation Fee of JPY 100,000 or more: JPY 700.
Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS
Pets
Permitted
- Only dogs are allowed to stay at this Accommodation. - When staying with a pet (dog), you must submit a “Accommodation Agreement Form”. Please review and print the “Accommodation Agreement Form” in advance and bring it with you on the day of your stay. - Dogs from small (6 months old or older) to large breeds are accepted. - Some dog breeds cannot be accommodated when accompanied by a pet (dog).
BreakfastJapanese & Western buffet at the restaurant venue “Calme Vent”
Your child
You can stay.
- Children aged 0–2 sharing existing bedding stay free of charge. - If you select a Plan with dinner and breakfast or a Plan with breakfast, children aged 3 and over will be charged a Facility usage fee of JPY 2,200 plus the breakfast (buffet) fee. If you would like dinner for preschool children, please contact us directly. - For elementary school children, the rate is 70% of the adult rate.
Room service
Not available
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • × Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • ○ Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • × Shaving Gel/Foam
  • × Bath additives
  • × Yukata
  • ○ Nightwear
  • × Bathrobe
  • ○ Slippers
  • × facial cleanser
  • × Toner
  • × Lotion
  • × Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • × Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • × Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • × Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • × Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • × Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • × DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • × Rooms with open-air baths available
  • × Open-air bath
  • × Free-flowing hot spring
  • ○ Large public bath
  • ○ Private bath
  • ○ Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • × Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • × Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • ○ Pet-friendly
  • × Spa facility
  • × Fitness
  • ○ Free shuttle service
  • × Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • × Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • × Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
None
Fitness gym
None
Public Bath
The number of Public Bath
2
Business Hours
15:00~11:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
Remarks
- The facility is unavailable from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. due to cleaning. - Part of the large public bath is not an Onsen.
Private bath
The number of Private bath
2
Business Hours
15:00~10:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
Remarks
- Use is on a first-come, first-served basis on the day (advance Reservation not available). - The facility is unavailable during cleaning hours from 1:00 AM to 5:00 AM. - Some private baths are not Onsen.
SaunaAvailable
Hot stone spaNone
Others[Other accepted cards] UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Saison AEON, Rakuten Card

Reviews

Overall Score
4.60
Wonderful (170)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.51
  • Facility
    4.62
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.80
  • Meals
    4.59
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.45
  • Satisfaction
    4.66

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Nagano Prefecture1323-111 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun
TEL:+81-267-41-3666

By car: About 20 minutes from Usui-Karuizawa IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway.
By train: About a 15-minute walk from Karuizawa Station (Shinano Railway Line or JR Hokuriku Shinkansen) (Shuttle Service available).

Parking Information
Fee
Free for guests
Parking time
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM the next day *For late check-out, until your departure time.
Parking space
No restrictions
Number of parking spaces
46 cars available outdoor
Valet service
Unavailable
Available (free)
* Cars: 46 spaces
* If the on-site parking lot is full, we will direct you to a nearby partner parking lot.
* During winter, please ensure your vehicle is equipped with winter tires or snow chains.

Pickup and drop-off information
Available (Free)Shuttle Service available from JR Karuizawa Station (advance Reservation required).
* Operates on a fixed schedule between JR Karuizawa Station (South Exit) and the Accommodation.
* Shuttle times: 13:30, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30
* To make a Shuttle Service Reservation, please contact the Accommodation directly.

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